But do I think that our actions in anyway violate the War Powers Resolution, the answer is no. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Weapons that were designed for soldiers in war theaters don't belong on our streets. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
This is an extraordinary achievement, nearly nine years in the making. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The Cold War has been over for a long time. I'm not interested in having battles that, frankly, started before I was… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We are not at war with Islam. We are at war with people who have perverted Islam. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Shaykh Bin Bayyah described his purpose. We must declare war on war so the outcome will be peace upon peace. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We ended the war in Iraq, refocused ourselves on who actually attacked us on 9-11. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Ill use the money were no longer spending on war to pay down our debt and put more people back to work. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
If we fall into the trap of painting all Muslims with a broad brush and imply that we are at war with… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Tonight, I can announce that over the next year, another 34,000 American troops will come home from Afghanistan. By the end of… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“And it's safe to assume that those in power would think longer and harder about launching a war if they envisioned their… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
As we speak, Iran has rolled back its nuclear program, shipped out its uranium stockpile, and the world has avoided another war. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
To those leaders around the globe who seek to sow conflict, or blame their society's ills on the West - know that… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Peace is not just the absence of war. True peace depends upon creating the opportunity that makes life worth living. And to… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Let's take the money that we've been spending on war over the last decade to rebuild America, roads, bridges schools. We do… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
In America, we're getting too comfortable with our ability to take kinetic strikes around the world without having enough process to avoid… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We can’t afford to be so worried about losing the next election that we lose the battles we owe to the next… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Ironically, the single thing that has strengthened Iran over the last several years has been the war in Iraq. Iraq was Iran's… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
When it comes to the war in Iraq, the time for promises and assurances for waiting and for patience is over. Too… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
This Administration also puts forward a false choice between the liberties we cherish and the security we demand... That means no more… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
As Commander in Chief, I will maintain the strongest military in the world, keep faith with our troops and go after those… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We're leaving behind a sovereign, stable and self-reliant Iraq with a representative government that was elected by its people. We're building a… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
To the Muslim world, we seek a new way forward, based on mutual interest and mutual respect. To those leaders around the… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We remember the surge and we remember the Awakening -- when the abyss of chaos turned toward the promise of reconciliation. By… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“And I saw just the other day, in Mentor, Ohio, where a father told the story of his 8-year-old daughter, whose long… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I am absolutely certain that generations from now, we will be able to look back and tell our children that this was… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
“That we are in the midst of crisis is now well understood. Our nation is at war, against a far-reaching network of… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Now let's make two things clear: ISIL is not 'Islamic.' No religion condones the killing of innocents, and the vast majority of… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
The War on Drugs has been an utter failure. We need to rethink and decriminalize our marijuana laws. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Our combat mission is ending, but our commitment to Iraq's future is not. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
After a decade of grinding war, our brave men and women in uniform are coming home. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
I don't oppose all wars. What I am opposed to is a dumb war. What I am opposed to is a rash… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Here in Europe, I think that there are a lot of young people who forget the issues that were at stake during… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
America is not - and never will be - at war with Islam. We will, however, relentlessly confront violent extremists. — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Peace is far more preferable to war. [...] I believe that peace is the only path to true security. [...] And there… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
We know the battle ahead will be long. But always remember that, no matter what obstacles stand in our way, nothing can… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
Most Americans believe that escalation will not bring the war in Iraq to a responsible end, and that's why I've proposed not… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
In the end, no amount of American forces can solve the political differences that lie at the heart of somebody else's civil… — Barack Obama Copy Share Image
So here's what I want you to know, and here's what I want all our men and women in uniform to know: Because of… — Barack Obama Copy Share
As opposed to getting into arguments about, well, these folks have been treated fairly so now we're going to be doing things that, very… — Barack Obama Copy Share
What we've said to the girls is: 'If you guys ever decide that you're going to get a tattoo, then mommy and me will… — Barack Obama Copy Share
All of us take offense to anyone who reaps the rewards of living in America without taking on the responsibilities of living in America.… — Barack Obama Copy Share
The world is complicated and full of grays, but there's still truth there to be found. — Barack Obama Copy Share
That is another theme in the book [Dreams from My Father]. How do we exercise more empathy in our public discourse? How do we… — Barack Obama Copy Share
I can say across Europe that many principles that have been taken for granted here around free speech, and around civil liberties and an… — Barack Obama Copy Share
So Americans understand the costs of war. Yet as a country, we will never tolerate our security being threatened, nor stand idly by when… — Barack Obama Copy Share
I want to thank the Greek people publicly for their humanitarian response to the crisis of so many migrants and refugees seeking safety in… — Barack Obama Copy Share
We had a farewell dinner for some of my senior staff, and generally everybody likes to talk about how cool I was. — Barack Obama Copy Share
It's good to get fresh legs in [the White house]. I think that it refreshes our democracy. — Barack Obama Copy Share
Believe it or not, entertainment is part of our American diplomacy, it is part of what makes us exceptional, part of what makes us… — Barack Obama Copy Share